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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,421.69, 617,442.03 and 246,217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,421.69, 617,442.03 and 246,217.69 is: 339,780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,421.69 : 617,442.03 = 246,217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,421.69/617,442.03 = 246,217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,421.69x = 617,442.03 × 246,217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,421.69x = 152,025,150,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,025,150,335.51/447,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,780.47

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